1. Assess children and adolescents with obesity through a comprehensive clinical evaluation, including the identification of underlying causes, risk factors, and obesity-related complications.
2. Discuss evidence-based approaches to lifestyle intervention, including nutritional management, physical activity recommendations, behavioral modification strategies, and family-centered care.
3. Develop individualized, age-appropriate treatment plans that incorporate multidisciplinary management and address the unique medical, psychological, and social needs of children living with obesity.

1. Differentiate normal childhood bruising from abnormal bleeding patterns.
2. Select appropriate initial investigations for suspected bleeding disorders.
3. Develop a practical approach to initial management and hematology referral

1. Differentiating benign vasovagal events from high-risk cardiac syncope.
2. Identifying critical history and ECG red flags.
3. Establishing clear triage and outpatient vs emergency referral pathways.

Pediatric Neuroimmunology: Recognizing the Unrecognized
Speaker: Dr. Mahmoud Fawzi

1. Recognize key signs of pediatric neuroinflammatory disorders.
2. Select appropriate initial diagnostic investigations.
3. Review current and emerging treatment options.

1. Promote children’s well-being and healthy use of digital technologies.
2. Support digital literacy so children can use technology safely, responsibly, and confidently.
3. Protect children’s rights and privacy in digital environments.
4. Guide policymakers in developing laws, policies, and regulations that create safer digital spaces.

1. Understand current evidence on complementary feeding and weaning — when and how to introduce allergenic foods in infancy.
2. Discuss “earlier vs later” introduction of allergenic foods and the evidence supporting each approach.
3. Identify practical strategies for safe and effective weaning, including the introduction of common food allergens.

1. Recognize common and potentially life-threatening dermatologic emergencies in children.
2. Identify key clinical red flags that require urgent assessment and intervention.
3. Differentiate serious skin conditions from common benign pediatric eruptions.

1. Interpret common pediatric imaging findings accurately.
2. Recognize imaging features requiring urgent intervention.
3. Apply imaging findings to decision-making.

1. Identify Specific Risk Factors and Presentation
2. Evaluate Updated Diagnostic Criteria and Screening Tools
3. Tailor medical and surgical interventions to pediatric patient profile

1. Recognize common pediatric surgical conditions encountered in primary care.
2. Identify clinical features warranting urgent surgical evaluation.
3. Determine referral and counseling strategies.

1.  Review the current diagnostic approach for Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, including the role of genetic testing, early screening strategies, and emerging molecular diagnostic tools.
2. Discuss the evolving therapeutic landscape of Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
3. Explain the concept of precision medicine in Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

1. Distinguish normal variants from pathologic musculoskeletal findings in children.
2. Perform a focused assessment of common pediatric orthopedic conditions.
3. Determine appropriate investigation and referral pathways.

1. Interpret growth patterns to distinguish normal variants from pathological short stature.
2. Identify clinical clues and red flags suggesting nutritional, systemic, genetic, psychosocial, or endocrine causes.
3. Apply a structured, cost-conscious diagnostic approach to the child presenting with short stature.

1. Identify the clinical manifestations of common congenital infections.
2. Review recent advances in diagnosis and management of congenital infections.
3. Implement evidence-based follow-up and family counseling strategies

1. Diagnose functional abdominal pain using positive clinical criteria.
2. Recognize red flags that suggest an organic cause
3. Apply effective reassurance and behavioural management strategies.

1. Differentiate normal head shape variations from abnormal cranial deformities.
2. Recognize clinical features suggestive of craniosynostosis and other significant cranial abnormalities.
3. Select appropriate investigations and determine when specialist referral is indicated.

1. Review current evidence and guidelines.
2. Select appropriate imaging investigations.
3. Identify children requiring specialist referral.

1. Understanding the prevalence and motives behind families using CAM for neurodivergent disorders (NDDs)
2. Evaluate Current evidence for and against various CAM in NDDs
3. Develop effective and nonjudgmental counseling strategies for discussing CAM with families

1. Recognize common epilepsy mimics.
2. Differentiate epileptic from non-epileptic events.
3. Select investigations and referral pathways.

1. Recognize the clinical features and red flags of Pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus.
2. Select appropriate initial laboratory investigations for suspected Pediatric lupus.
3. Identify patients requiring urgent rheumatology referral and multidisciplinary care.

1. Distinguish isolated enuresis from dysfunctional elimination syndromes.
2. Assess underlying behavioral and physiological contributors.
3. Implement urotherapy, timed voiding, and basic medical management plans

1. Manage acute accidental ingestions and household exposures safely.
2. Identify toxic substances requiring immediate emergency department transport.
3. Educate parents on domestic poison prevention strategies.

1. Review key pediatric guidelines and studies.
2. Apply important updates to practice.
3. Identify the most impactful changes in pediatric care.

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